Resnet is the term used for Oberlin College's Residential Computer Network. Resnet allows students high speed Internet, e-mail, and network access from their residence hall rooms Wireless access is provided in many areas across campus. All residence halls have wireless at leastin common areas. Check the online map (linked below) for wireless locations.

Look for these signs for access to our wireless network! (802.11b or 802.11g wireless capabilities needed.) Map of wireless areas Updated August 2008

If you do not plan on bringing a computer to campus, you can safely stop reading. If you plan on having a computer in your residence hall room, please read on.

   Oberlin College will provide:

• an Ethernet network connection in your residence hall room
• evaluation of your computer for its ability to connect to the network
• recommendation of appropriate software or hardware (Ethernet cable, card, and/or adapter, if necessary)
• installation of Ethernet card or adapter and network driver software, if necessary
• installation and support of basic networking utilities, including SFTP, e-mail program, and additional web browsers (some college programs require certain web browsers)
• assistance with installation of anti-virus software
• first-level support from CIT staff located at the Technology Services Center (TSC) in Mudd 112B
• support via response to e-mail message to cit@oberlin.edu
• support via requests made online at http://helpdesk.oberlin.edu/request.html

Enter your e-mail address and Submit a Request. Enter the information in the fields as requested. Your request will go directly to the CIT Help Desk. You can also check on your requests by checking back into this system; just log in again with the same e-mail address.

The CIT webpages (http://www.oberlin.edu/cit/) and CIT Wiki (http://citwiki.oberlin.edu) are a very good source for news and information that affects you as a member of the Oberlin Resnet community, so check them frequently.

If you live in a residence hall (dorm) room and have brought your own computer, first check to see if you have the necessary equipment, including the required system hardware and network hardware.

This page last updated: August 21 , 2007